Darla and I went up to Richmond to babysit. HA! It was a vacation at the Eason B & B. The weather was nasty and cold the first few days but turned warm and sunny in time for us to get in some sightseeing.
First on the agenda was the Berkeley Plantation, one of the James River Plantations and home of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and where Taps was written. Hayes was an angel and didn't make a *peep* during the tour.
The next two days were spent at Williamsburg. We were lucky in that we got the 75th Anniversary Tour of the Governor's Palace. (It's the 75th anniversary of the restoration of the Governor's Palace and grounds.)
We also lucked out in that we were there on a day that a street play was scheduled: Revolutionary City. It was great!
Hayes was probably most impressed by the lady of the house where we ate lunch.We also were entertained by watching mock trials in the local Court House and had a very interesting and thoughtful tour of the Peyton Randolph House. The tour guide gave his presentation from the point of view of the 27 slaves who worked in the house. The presentation was interactive and thought-provoking and one of the most interesting tours I've been on.
There is still much left to see and do on future trips. Hayes was an angel, and Darla and I had lots of fun with him.
Looks like you had a great time and it looks like the weather finally cooperated! Also, that's a great picture of you and Hayes!
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ReplyDeleteEasy, killer! Hayes had FUN! He told me so. There's much left to do when we meet up there. I love Williamsburg and surrounding area. The only downside was that Hayes' new stroller won't fit in my trunk. I told Wayne that meant I need a different vehicle; he told me that meant I need a different stroller. HA!
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